Which is the BEST Disney Cruise Ship?

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Disney Cruise line currently has four ships in its fleet. One of the questions we most get from our readers is “Which is the best Disney Cruise ship?” While it may seem easy to pick a favorite, each ship is special for different reasons.

Choosing the Best Disney Cruise Ship

Here is what you can expect to find on each of the four Disney Cruise line ships and hopefully that will help you make a decision on the right ship for your family:

Disney Magic

The Disney Magic Ship first set sail in 1998 & underwent refurbishment in 2018. The Disney Magic interior is in the art deco style, characterized by geometric designs and bold, solid colors.

Disney Magic Main Public Areas

• Atrium Lobby
• Walt Disney Theatre (Live shows include: Tangled, Disney Dreams, & Twiced Charmed a Cinderella Story)
• Buena Vista Movie Theatre

Disney Magic Family Areas

• D Lounge
• Wide World of Sports deck
• AquaDunk
• Goofy’s Pool family pool
• AquaLab
• Nephews’ Splash Zone
• Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

Disney Magic Youth Areas

• It’s a Small World Nursery
• Disney’s Oceaneer Club
• Disney’s Oceaneer Lab
• Vibe teen club
• Edge tween club
• Chill Space for teens at Senses Spa & Salon

Disney Magic Adult Areas

• After Hours
• O’Gills Pub
• Fathoms
• Keys
• Senses Spa & Salon
• Quiet Cove Pool
• Cove Café
• Signals
• Promenade Lounge

• Rapunzel’s Royal Table main dining
• Animator’s Palate main dining
• Lumiere’s main dining
• Palo adult-exclusive specialty dining
• Cabanas casual dining
• Pete’s Boiler Bites, Pinocchio’s Pizzeria, and Daisy’s De-Lites quick service

Disney Wonder

The Disney Wonder ship first set sail in 1999 & underwent refurbishment in 2016. Disney Wonder is in the art nouveau style, which features organic influences and curved patterns.

Disney Wonder Main Public Areas

• Atrium Lobby
• Walt Disney Theatre (Live shows include: Frozen, Disney Dreams, & The Golden Mickeys)
• Buena Vista Movie Theatre

Disney Wonder Family Areas

• D Lounge 
• Wide World of Sports deck
• Twist ‘n’ Spout water slide
• AquaLab interactive play area
• Goofy’s Pool family pool
• Mickey’s Pool children’s pool
• Dory’s Reef splash zone

Disney Wonder Youth Areas

• It’s a Small World Nursery
• Disney’s Oceaneer Club
• Disney’s Oceaneer Lab
• Vibe teen club
• Edge tween club
• Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

Disney Wonder Adult Areas

• After Hours
• Crown & Fin Pub
• Azure
• Cadillac Lounge
• Senses Spa & Salon
• Quiet Cove Pool
• Cove Café
• Signals
• Promenade Lounge

Disney Wonder Dining

• Tiana’s Place main dining
• Animator’s Palate main dining
• Triton’s main dining
• Palo adult-exclusive fine dining
• Cabanas casual dining
• Pete’s Boiler Bites, Pinocchio’s Pizzeria, Daisy De-Lites quick service

Disney Dream

The Disney Dream ship first set sail in 2011 & underwent refurbishment in 2015. The Disney Dream interior is in the art deco style, characterized by geometric designs and bold, solid colors.

Disney Dream Main Public Areas

• Atrium Lobby
• Walt Disney Theatre (Live shows include: Beauty & the Beast, The Golden Mickeys, & Disney’s Believe)
• Buena Vista Movie Theatre
• Bon Voyage atrium lobby bar
• Vista Café

Disney Dream Family Areas

• D Lounge
• Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
• AquaDuck water coaster
• Goofy’s Sports deck
• Donald’s Pool family pool
• Mickey’s Pool children’s pool
• Nemo’s Reef water-play area
• Vanellope’s Sweets and Treats

Disney Dream Youth Areas

• it’s a small world nursery
• Disney’s Oceaneer Club
• Disney’s Oceaneer Lab
• Vibe teen club
• Edge tween club

Disney Dream Adult Areas

• The District
• Skyline bar
• Pink: Wine and Champagne Bar
• Evolution night club
• Pub 687
• District Lounge
• Senses Spa & Salon
• Senses Juice Bar
• Quiet Cove Pool
• Cove Bar
• Cove Café
• Meridian bar
• Waves bar
• Currents bar
• Satellite Sun Deck

Disney Dream Dining

• Enchanted Garden main dining
• Animator’s Palate main dining
• Royal Palace main dining
• Remy adult-exclusive fine dining
• Palo adult-exclusive fine dining
• Cabanas casual dining;
• Flo’s Café: Luigi’s Pizza, Tow Mater’s Grill, Fillmore’s Favorites quick service
• Eye Scream ice cream
• Frozone Treats smoothies

Disney Fantasy

The Disney Fantasy Ship first set sail in 2012 & underwent refurbishment in 2017. Disney Fantasy is in the Art Nouveau style, which features natural influences and curved patterns.

Disney Fantasy Main Public Areas

• Atrium Lobby
• Walt Disney Movie Theatre (Live shows include: Aladdin, Disney Wishes & Disney’s Believe)
• Buena Vista Movie Theatre
• Preludes theatre concessions
• Bon Voyage atrium lobby bar
• Vista Café

Disney Fantasy Family Areas

• D Lounge
• AquaDuck water coaster
• AquaLab water play area
• Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
• Goofy’s Sports deck
• Donald’s Pool
• Mickey’s Pool
• Nemo’s Reef water-play area

Disney Fantasy Youth Areas

• It’s a Small World Nursery
• Disney’s Oceaneer Club
• Disney’s Oceaneer Lab
• Vibe teen club
• Edge tween club